Ashoka University recorded a strong placement result for the academic year 2023-24. This year, the highest salary package offered was at Rs 35 lakhs, with the average package at Rs 10.7 lakhs. Of the total students placed, about 47% had received financial aid to pursue their education from the university.

About 18% of students were placed in the consulting sector, followed by edtech/education sector (16%), BFSI (15%), development (14%), media & advertising (9%), FMCG & consumer goods (7%), among others. Notably, INR 20 lakh was offered as the highest package in the development sector.

Mckinsey & Company, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Accenture, Genpact, Flipkart, HSBC, Pidilite, Marico, TATA AIG, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Adobe and Michael Page were among the notable recruiters.

“Another excellent year of on-campus placements at Ashoka, including in a wide array of sectors, is a testament to the university’s emphasis on multi-disciplinary and inclusive education. It reflects the ability of our students who are well-equipped with 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, creativity and communication. We hope that these young leaders continue to make their mark, and contribute meaningfully to the society and nation,” said Somak Raychaudhury, Vice Chancellor, of Ashoka University.

Speaking about preparing students for placements, Priyanka Chandhok, Vice President, of the Career Development Office at Ashoka University said, “To ensure a successful transition from campus to workplace, the university’s Career Preparatory Programme has ensured that students are provided with the right tools. This includes tailored boot camps for specific career paths, industry-specific sessions, personalised support on resumes and mock interviews, among other interventions. We also have a robust internship programme to ensure that students have an early exposure for a life beyond the campus.”

About 355 students opted for on-campus placement this year, including those in undergraduate (3rd year), Ashoka Scholar’s Programme (4th year), Young India Fellowship and post-graduate programme.